Measure would reduce open-space fees for Balto. Co. developers

Kach says he'll run for County Council seat held by Huff

Republican Del. Wade Kach has formally announced he will challenge Baltimore County Council Todd Huff next year.

Friends, customers flock to Graul's in Hereford to support Boston bombing victim

Working behind the deli together at Graul's in Hereford, Ashlynn Vance and Erika Brannock became fast friends.

Graul's to hold fundraiser Saturday for local Boston bombing victim

When it comes to Erika Brannock, a Cockeysville resident who lost her lower left leg in the Boston Marathon bombing, and Brannock's mother,...

Man killed in motorcycle accident near Glen Arm

Police say a 41-year-old man died early Monday in a motorcyclist accident in the Glen Arm area of Baltimore County

Woman falls out of moving truck near Pennsylvania border

A woman in her 70s was badly injured when she fell out of a moving antique pickup truck in Baltimore County Sunday morning near the...

Prettyboy Reservoir Day on April 27 celebrates region's liquid asset

Since the 1930s, warm weather and sunshine is a signal for many in Carroll and Baltimore counties to venture outdoors for biking, hiking...

Hereford Community Association honors Person of the Year

Because John Mays isn't one to blow his own horn, the Hereford Community Association did it for him by naming Mays, 77, Person of the Year...

Huff pleads guilty to DUI, says he's 'learned from this mistake'

Baltimore County Councilman Todd Huff pleaded guilty Thursday to driving under the influence, telling a judge that he's learned...

Northern Baltimore County sports notices

Send sports notices a minimum of two weeks before the requested publication date to Patuxent Publishing/NC Sports Notices, Third floor,...

Perry Hall's Ciattei wins three events at Baltimore County track championships

Perry Hall senior Vince Ciattei didn’t run the 800 meters in the Baltimore County track and field championships last year because he...

Maryvale prevails in IAAM A Conference girls lacrosse quarterfinal

Maryvale Prep’s Miranda Ibello and Amanda Bochniak combined for eight goals and two assists to lead the  Lions (11-4) to a 14-8...

Hereford drops Dulaney for fifth straight Baltimore County boys lacrosse title

Hereford’s offense took more than seven minutes to get on the board in the Baltimore County boys lacrosse championship game, but...

Hereford edges Catonsville for Baltimore County girls lacrosse title

Lacey Aghazarian scored with 1:50 left in the second overtime to give Hereford (11-4) a 13-12 sudden victory over Catonsville (13-2) in...

Professor Maxwell wins 117th Maryland Hunt Cup

Mark Beecher gave a thumbs-up sign and flashed a wide grin as he entered the paddock following the 117th running of the Maryland Hunt Cup on...

Defense drives Maryvale past NDP in girls lacrosse

Having to limp off the Meadowood Park field with an injured knee in the middle of the game against archrival Notre Dame Prep last season,...

Dulaney tops Towson in girls lacrosse

Towson's inability to slow down two players led to a 9-6 girls lacrosse loss to host Dulaney Wednesday. Seniors Sarah Dorl and Lauren...

Hereford High students hard at work on play

"The Phantom of the Opera" just celebrated its 25th anniversary of New York performances, making it the longest running show on Broadway. An...

'Children's Letters to God' coming to Parkton

For eight years, Mary Miller has been turning out heartfelt, inspiring musicals that feature plenty of North Baltimore County kids. Her...

Oldfields School to perform show on teen life and issues

An upcoming play at Oldfields School is made up of a series of monologues that give the audience a glimpse into the teenage mind.

Grandparents scheme to keep Jersey grandson close in upcoming Phoenix Players show

What's a nice young guy to do when he's offered a job far away from his four grandparents who serve up love, food and advice at weekly...

Tastes of the world at North County wine festival

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hydes is holding the first annual North Baltimore County Wine Festival on Saturday, Sept. 22,...

Cockpit in Court's 'Sunset Boulevard' ready for its close-up

Andrew Lloyd Webber's1993 Broadway musical adaptation of Billy Wilder's "Sunset Boulevard" sets itself the impossible task of trying to...

No-fuss, flavorful chicken is your go-to meal

Along about now, the grill as a culinary appliance begins to pall. Not that grilling isn't still the preferred summertime cooking method,...

Queen Anne's lace is ancestor of today's carrots

Looking a lot like lacy-white umbrellas standing atop 3-foot stems, the roadsides are covered with Queen Anne's lace (Daucus carota sativus)...

Baltimore County's deputy superintendent to leave at the end of school year

The deputy superintendent for the Baltimore County school system will step down next month, officials confirmed Thursday.

Hereford High ranked highest among Baltimore County Public Schools

Of the 11 Baltimore County public high schools rated among the nation's 2,000 top schools, according to the third annual Newsweek/Daily...

At Loch Raven, Duncan says communities must confront school violence

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan told parents, students and educators in Baltimore County on Wednesday that while Americans might not...

Dance wants all students to graduate bilingual

Baltimore County schools Superintendent Dallas Dance plans to issue digital devices to middle- and high-school students and wants all...

Prettyboy Day welcomes visitors to Parkton site

When word spread in September 1933 that water had finally crested the top of newly built Prettyboy dam, some 7,500 people came to North...

Police departments seek applicants for summer youth academies

Two regional police departments are accepting applications for youth summer programs that will demonstrate the skills and training...

Elkridge-Harford Hunt Club opens its doors to the public Sunday

The second in the Historical Society of Harford County's tours of historically significant or interesting buildings and homes in Harford...

Descendant of My Lady's Manor makes signs marking historical tract

Nearly 54 years after John Pearce Jr. was involved in a project to make and install 16 cast-iron markers delineating the boundaries of My...

Former Orioles VP's gift helps daughter survive

To use a baseball metaphor, former Baltimore Orioles vice president Jim Duquette will always be the Most Valuable Player in daughter...

Baltimore County Circuit Court to get Wi-Fi

Some courtrooms will soon be wireless in Baltimore County Circuit Court.

Residents of Sunnybrook neighborhood in Jacksonville urged to boil water beginning Feb. 11

Residents of Jacksonville's Sunnybrook community are urged to boil their tap water between Feb. 11 and Feb. 15, Baltimore County Public...

Hereford High freshman organizes and performs in fashion show

The folks at the Priceless Gown Project, which provides free prom gowns to students in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., are delighted with...

Police report drop in North County break-ins following arrests of pair

The large number of house burglaries and thefts from vehicles in North County that marked the first days of Capt. Dennis Delp's job as...

'Communication is key' says new Cockeysville precinct commander

Cockeysville police precinct's new commander has spent more than half his life in the police force and the lessons he's learned over the...

Burglaries in Monkton, Sparks and Phoenix spur mass email from police

Police are asking North County residents to be on the lookout for suspicious cars or people after a recent string of home burglaries....

North County crime log: Shotgun stolen from Monkton home

The following is compiled from police reports from the Cockeysville Precinct. Our policy is to include descriptions only when there is...

Abolishing school trailers will take creativity and determination [Editorial]

Sometimes, the same old solutions are inadequate for stubborn problems. New directions must be found. So it is with overcrowding in the...

Fallen Heroes of Maryland deserve our respect and attention [Editorial]

Sometimes, it's easy to pay no attention. Life goes smoothly when you disregard that which is heartbreaking. Even when sacrifices are made...

State legislators need to fix the 'rain tax' mess [Editorial]

Those thinking "done deal" after the state adopted a stormwater runoff fee may have another thing coming. Even though counties, including...

After Boston bombing, a noble response to a cruel act [Editorial]

In the aftermath of the horrific Boston Marathon bombings, stories emerged of moments of mercy and compassion in Boston. Residents took...